Police: Tenafly man says former associate assaulted him in his home

TENAFLY — Police are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted a Roberts Court resident Sunday night in his home.

The victim called police at about 10 p.m. Sunday and said that Avigdor Eldan, 64, his former business partner, had entered his home uninvited through a rear door and confronted him, according to police Capt. Michael deMoncada.

After an angry altercation, Eldan allegedly assaulted the resident using a type of stun gun and then fled, the victim told police.

Details of the confrontation still are under investigation.

The resident was treated at a local hospital and was later released.

A judge issued a $75,000 warrant for Eldan’s arrest for burglary, aggravated assault, terroristic threats and unlawful possession of a weapon, police said.

Anyone with information on Eldan’s whereabouts is urged to call the Tenafly Police Department at 201- 568-5100.